Obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Tommy (Tom) Hernandez was born in Lakin, KS on 11/23/1956 to Lewis & Timmie Hernandez. He graduated from Lakin High School in 1975. He married Shawnee Yakel in November 1977 in Lakin, KS. He passed peacefully 2/19/2026 in Prescott Valley, AZ.

He worked for his dad at Louis Repair before going to work for Kinder Morgan. He worked for Kinder Morgan...

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Feb 14, 2026

Diane Phillips,Loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend, Diane Phillips passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in hospice care, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.She had faced a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease, yet her spirit, joy, and warmth never faded.Diane was born on May 24, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, to her mother Nelda Winters....

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Feb 9, 2026

William (Bill) Philip Newton, 82, from Prescott, AZ passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026.

Bill was a Navy veteran who served his country as a pilot from 1968 - 1978. After leaving the military he and his family moved to Prescott in 1979 when Bill started his career as a commercial pilot. He retired as a Captain from America West...

Feb 9, 2026

William “Lane” Smyer was born March 16, 1986, in Deming, New Mexico, to Richard and Janet Smyer.

He moved with his parents and siblings to Prescott, Arizona, at the age of 2, when his parents purchased the Prescott Livestock Auction. Lane grew up helping his parents at the salebarn and on the ranch. He was a great Cowboy and great with...

Feb 8, 2026

Frances M (Flinn, Weaver) Putzier, longtime resident of Twin Falls, passed away in Prescott Valley, AZ on February 8th, just 2 weeks after her 99th birthday celebration. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Florence Flinn, husband, Arnold Putzier, and son Robert Weaver. She is survived by her daughter Diana Radil (Gary) of Prescott Valley AZ, daughter-in-law...

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Feb 6, 2026

Lora-Lee Stensby, a wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, in hospice care following a brief illness. Her passing came just three days after the death of her devoted husband, Dennis Stensby — a testament to their deep and enduring bond.

Born in Florida on December 14, 1951, Lora-Lee spent her early years in the Sunshine State...

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Dennis was born on December 5, 1949, in New Rockford, North Dakota.

Dennis passed away on February 3, 2026, in Prescott, Arizona. Just three days later, his beloved wife, Cookie Stensby, passed away on February 6, 2026. Their close passing reflects a deep sadness for such a great loss for our family.

Dennis was a proud graduate of Minot High School, Class...

Feb 1, 2026

Nellie Francis Arredondo Mancha Gaitan, age 88, was born on December 24, 1937, and passed away on February 1, 2026, in Prescott, Arizona.

Nellie, a native of Prescott Arizona was a devoted seamstress whose hands and heart were always at work for others. A woman of strong faith, she lived her life guided by love, humility, and service to others. Above...

Feb 1, 2026

Oneida Sue Pyeatt passed away February 1, 2026 at home at the age of 85. After attending high school at Abilene High in Texas, she attended and graduated from Abilene Christian College receiving her degree in secretarial training in 1962. She met CW, her husband-to-be, while at ACC. After graduation she moved to Tucson to work at Hughes Aircraft Company...